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Hi friend! My name is Jessica, I am a newborn and family photographer based in Washington Dc. I find it an absolute honor to photograph you with your little ones. I adore baby toes and that unforgettable newborn smell. 

I remember feeling so exhausted after 5 days of labor and then recovering from a C-Section. Even the thought of taking a few Fresh 48 Newborn Photos felt really big to me and a bit overwhelming. But…I knew these moments were so special and I would desperately want them after I recovered. I personally brought […]

Baby Burdge, Newborn

January 8, 2024

Fresh 48 Newborn Photos | Washington DC Newborn Photographer

This December brought a whole new light to the Advent season for me. A new baby. A promised son. A long expectant wait for his arrival. So many parallels to the birth of Christ and sweet ways it because more real for me as a new mother. The way that hope and weariness, peace and […]

Baby Burdge

December 25, 2023

Reflections on the Advent Season | Washington DC Newborn Photographer

This Washington DC newborn session was absolutely wonderful. My client’s home had large windows that allowed for amazing light in their second story bedroom. This Washington DC newborn session felt so special because I had taken their first daughters’ newborn portraits a few years ago. You can view more newborn sessions here: Newborn Sessions. This […]

Newborn

December 15, 2023

Washington DC Newborn Session | In-home newborn Session

This Holiday Themed Family Session felt so fun and festive for a Washington DC Newborn Photographer in December. Little Piper had a NICU stay and we didn’t think we would have the chance to get the session in once she came home and before I went on maternity leave. But I was feeling good and […]

Families

December 8, 2023

Holiday Themed Family Session | Washington, DC Newborn Photographer

I thought it was a very small chance of switching my provider at 36 weeks but I wanted to try. I adored my OB but when she told me she was switching departments I felt really sad…like I was needing to start over anyway. On a personal note I was thrilled for her because she […]

Baby Burdge

December 1, 2023

Why I Switched to a Midwife | First Baby Birth

You will love this Chevy Chase newborn session. Not only did this Chevy Chase newborn session have the most beautiful baby girl but they also had the sweetest pup. I love in-home newborn sessions for so many reasons. Each one feels unique because they directly reflect my client’s style and preference. This home was nestled […]

Uncategorized

October 6, 2023

Chevy Chase Newborn Session | In-home newborn session

I adored everything about this cozy newborn session at home. The family was so fun together and felt so relaxed. When I arrived the sun was shining but them a storm blew in. Cloudy weather can be tricky with indoor newborn sessions but I was so thankful they had a large window in the master […]

Newborn

October 4, 2023

Cozy Newborn Session at Home | Washington,DC Newborn Photographer

I love being chosen as a Georgetown DC Newborn Photographer. This session felt like a dream with the sleepiest baby boy. The mother has a wonderful eye for simple and clean design. Their home was full of large windows that let in lots of natural light. I adore white aesthetics because it allows the baby […]

Newborn

September 18, 2023

Georgetown DC Newborn Photographer

I love being an Arlington VA Newborn Photographer. This family was so relaxed as they welcomed their little girl home. They are a part of my Baby Membership and I had the delight of photographing their maternity session a few months ago. You can view their maternity session here. Their in home newborn session was […]

Newborn

August 23, 2023

Arlington VA Newborn Photographer

Washington DC Newborn Session This Washington DC newborn session was felt dreamy with all the amazing light. The parent’s focus was on their little girls and family connection. Emerson was the most beautiful baby girl and slept almost the entire time. We took most of their photos in the living room with the large windows […]

Newborn

July 21, 2023

Washington DC Newborn Session | Baby Girl

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